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The excellency of the Gospel above the law Wherein the liberty of the sons…The excellencie of the Gospell above the law Wherein the liberty of the sonnes…
The excellency of the Gospel above the law Wherein the liberty of the sons of God is showed. With the image of their graces here, and glory hereafter. Which affords much comfort and great encouragement, to all such as begin timely, and continue constantly in the ways of God. By R. Sibbs, D.D. Mr. of Katherin Hall Cambridge, and preacher of Gray's-Inn, London. Begun in his life time, and published by T.G. and P.N.The excellencie of the Gospell above the law Wherein the liberty of the sonnes of God is shewed. With the image of their graces here, and glory hereafter. Which affords much comfort and great incouragement, to all such as begin timely, and continue constantly in the wayes of God. By R. Sibbs, D.D. Mr. of Katherin Hall Cambridge, and preacher of Grayes-Inne, London. Begun in his life time, and published by T.G. and P.N.
London: printed by Tho. Cotes and John Dawson, 1639
Excellency of the GOSPEL above the LAW. › PartExcellency of the GOSPEL above the LAVV. › Part
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Where the Spirit of Christ is likewise,1 it convinceth, as it is John 16. that is, it brings a clear evident conviction with it, that the truth of God, is the truth of God: It is no doubtful thing, therefore when a man staggers in the truth, in this and that course, whether he should do this, or that, it is ⟨p. 68⟩a sign, he hath not the spirit, or that he hath it in a very little measure, because the Spirit is a convincing thing, as light it convinceth a man, he doth not doubt of that that he seeth at noon day, so that that a man seeth by the Spirit, he is convinced of, when a man doubts, and wavers, whether he should take a good course or a bad, and wavers, it is a sign, he is carnal, and hath not the Spirit of God, for if he had the Spirit it would convince him, and set him down, you must take this course, if you will be saved,2 That is said to convince, that saith more for a thing then any thing can ⟨p. 69⟩say against it. Now when a man hath the Spirit of God, he can say more for God and for good things, and good ways then all the devils in hell, by discouragement can say against them. Therefore, when a man cannot say any thing for God, and for good causes to purpose, he hath not the spirit of God, the spirit of God would so convince him, that he should answer all cavils, and objections. The argument is wondrous large, I give you but a taste to know whether the Spirit of Christ be in you or no.
Where the Spirit of Christ is likewise,1 it convinceth, as it is Iohn 16. that is, it brings a cleare evident conviction with it, that the truth of God, is the truth of God: It is no doubtfull thing, therfore when a man st•ggers in the truth, in this and that course, whether he should doe this, or that, it is ⟨p. 68⟩